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Fair Work Agency - what schools need to know
11 Jun 2026The Fair Work Agency launched in April 2026 with a strong early focus on National Minimum Wage enforcement. Schools should take this opportunity to review their pay practices, working hours, and deductions to reduce the risk of non-compliance.
Allergy safety in schools - key takeaways from the DfE’s latest update
03 Jun 2026Benedict Coffin from the Department for Education (DfE) has provided further insight into its plans for strengthening allergy safety in schools during a recent online session organised by the Allergy Team.
The HSE has launched a consultation on RIDDOR
03 Jun 2026The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). Here's what you need to know.
New mandatory rules for procuring supply staff
02 Jun 2026The DfE has published guidance confirming new rules will come into force on how academy trusts are required to procure supply staff. Full details will become apparent when the Academy Trust Handbook 2026 is published.
'Education for All' Bill announced in the King’s Speech 2026
02 Jun 2026The King’s Speech 2026 confirmed that the Bill is intended to “raise standards in schools and introduce generational reforms of the special educational needs system”, with a clear shift towards a more inclusive, mainstream-led model of support.
New Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act - what are the implications for academies and maintained schools?
02 Jun 2026The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. The Act represents one of the most significant packages of education reform in recent years: it introduces wide-ranging changes affecting academies, maintained schools, local authorities and safeguarding partners, including reforms to teacher regulation, academy oversight, admissions, curriculum requirements, attendance, home education and children's social care.
